The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
€ 33,800
€ 31,100
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 4.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
59.7
71.7
81.2
56
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.7 in
Height
56 in
106.8
187.8
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.59 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
132 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
▶ REPLAY
24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.4 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
17.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
20.6 lb
city
20 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
303 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
544 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
31.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
